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16 November 2012
‘Total Recall’ is different, but fun By ARJUNA RAMGOPAL STAFF WRITER
For those of you looking for an awesome remake of the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger film “Total Recall,” keep looking, because the 2012 “Total Recall” is different than the original. That’s not to say the new, updated version is bad. The film is quite fresh and offers a new take on the old classic. I have never been one to spoil the plot of a film, so why start now? The premise, as one can gather from the trailer, is that Douglas Quaid, played by Colin Farrell, is a factory worker who is looking to have artificial memories implanted inside his head. Things go wrong, though, and Farrell can’t tell truth from reality anymore. Enough about plot though; the look and feel of the movie is incredible. On a reported budget of $125 million, expect a treat for your eyes. The cinematography isn’t anything out of this world, but it does capture the feel of the dystopian futuristic society. Despite being almost two hours in length, the film actually feels short. While the original film was well developed in terms of character and plot, the new “Total
Recall” lacks in fleshing out what should be very interesting and intriguing characters and stories. The cast is quite recognizable with the star power of Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, and Jessica Biel. The top talent is the magnificent Bryan Cranston, however, who delivers every line and mannerism with perfection. One of the biggest differences between the original and remake is the corniness factor. While there are still some classic throwbacks to the original film (a three-breasted woman, for example), the film isn’t as far-fetched as the original was. The new film is a little darker, more glamorized, and a little bit grittier. It also helps that Farrell is a much better actor than Schwarzenegger could ever hope to be. “Total Recall” is not exactly a ‘total recall’ to the original film. It’s relatable, but it’s not the same. It’s pleasantly different and it doesn’t try to be a carbon copy of the original. My advice is if you’re free this weekend and have nothing to do, go drop a couple bucks at the MUB movie theater and check out “Total Recall.” It’ll be worth it. Final Score: 3 out of 4 stars
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Barbara Swan’s “Jazz” shows off her use of water in her work, and how it alters the images around it.
Museum of Art offers diverse exhibit By CHARLIE WEINMANN STAFF WRITER
Even if you have visited UNH’s Museum of Art in the past, there is always reason to visit again. Located in the Paul Creative Arts Center, the museum is constantly rotating its exhibitions. Currently in the Carter Gallery is Working Model: Figurative Drawings and Sculptures from the Collection, and in the Scudder Gallery is Barbara Swan: Portraits and Still Lifes. The museum’s Carter Gallery, on the top floor, displays a wide range of art history as well as a diverse style of creation. Oil pastel, pen and ink, and bronze sculptures are examples of the different styles of art being displayed. One piece titled, ‘The Wall,’ by Sumner Winebaum and created in 2002, shows a bronze sculpture of a nude female figure, hanging in space with her body at a slant, as though pushing against an imaginary wall. The sculpture’s description says that, “The artist amplifies the sensation of weightlessness by extending the body beyond the short base … She remains outstretched, defying the downward force of
gravity.” Other pieces displayed in the Carter Gallery include a variety of nudes, various sketches and portraits, some with minimalistic effects. The works in this gallery represent different artists’ views of the
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human form from the early twentieth century to the present. Each piece has a description and sometimes a story to go along with it. The Scudder Gallery, downstairs, mainly features the work of
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